1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed

[Spudly]

Re: 1996 trek 8000 SHX

Was originally the bare brushed alloy you see there, seems the rear/gear cable stops have been removed from the top tube too :-(

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1996 trek 8000 SHX

Was originally the bare brushed alloy you see there, seems the rear/gear cable stops have been removed from the top tube too :-(

maybe it was painted and then re-stripped, who knows. i know what you mean about the stops, it s annoying, but nevermind :?

Sean

 

[Spudly]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

Although, the 7500 was painted red, had indy 's' forks and alivio/sx spec if memory serves me correctly, although i wouldnt have thought it would have the brushed ally finish the same as the 8000, under its paint?

So my money is still on an 8000 SHX

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

Although, the 7500 was painted red, had indy 's' forks and alivio/sx spec if memory serves me correctly, although i wouldnt have thought it would have the brushed ally finish the same as the 8000, under its paint?

So my money is still on an 8000 SHX

I think your right fella, i found a few 1997 8000's on the internet that match this one. found an lx zx and an shx which all look the same framewise. Which one it is i dont know but il assume it is an shx. The metal has a lot of sandpaper scratches on it though which suggests it wasnt the polished version, but who knows.

Sean

 

[Spudly]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

The sand paper effect is the 'brushed aluminium' finish that the 8000 had from new, exactly as my mates did, and till this one popped up ive not seen another!

 

[BobCatMax]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

I doubt those are welds Sean. My old 7000 is very similar looking. it'll be bonded tubes into cast lugs, hence the smooth finishes where the welds should be. I love mine, it's a proper workhorse

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

I doubt those are welds Sean. My old 7000 is very similar looking. it'll be bonded tubes into cast lugs, hence the smooth finishes where the welds should be. I love mine, it's a proper workhorse

Well to be honest i dont know anything about these, im more of a GT man but it is a stunning frame to look at

Sean

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

The Bike's finished! not really had the chance to ride it yet though, heres a pic and the spec for now

Frame: Trek 8000 SHX

Fork: Modern Hybrid fork of some kind?

Headset: Syncros Sealed
Stem: Kore Aheadlite mk1
Handlebar: Scott
Grips: foam grips from wilko's
Brakes: Hope Hydraulic disk
Chain: Shimano HG
Cranks: Shimano XT m737
Bashguard: RaceFace
Chainrings: Shimano XT m737
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN
Pedals: GT Platforms
Hub Skewers: Hope/Shimano
Rims: Mavic d521/519
Hubs: Hope
Tyres: Panarcer Pasela Tourguard
Saddle: ??
Seatpost: ??
Seatpost Binder: ??
Weight: 20ibs

 

[BobCatMax]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

so understated, i really like that

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1996 Trek 8000 SHX Singlespeed *Updated March 1st 2014

so understated, i really like that

Cheers mate, i cant get over how nice it is to ride :shock: reminds me i need to update with some pics

Sean